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1959 Map of Camdenton

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Camdenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Lake of the Ozarks dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, its winding shoreline creating intricate features like Crabtree Cove and Linn Creek Bend. The landscape reveals a fascinating transition of local centers, showing the proximity between the town of Camdenton and the settlement at Linn Creek, alongside the site of Old Linn Creek near the water's edge. This positioning illustrates the region's geographical shift following the creation of the reservoir.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident throughout the terrain, from the Hunter Mine and Hunter Memorial Airport near Damsel to the protected lands of Osage State Park. Cultural landmarks like the Rodeo Arena and a Drive-in Theater in the southwest suggest a community oriented toward mid-century entertainment. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural identifiers including Conway Cem, Zion Cem, and Linn Creek Ch.